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"Fairness in the supply chain is essential to a thriving industry"

National Sheep Association policy manager Emma Owen said it was important to have ‘some standardisation across the carcase classification process and reporting, bringing the sector in line with the licencing requirements of beef'

The National Sheep Association (NSA) said it held a ‘constructive’ meeting with Minister Andrew Muir and key officials from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA)

NFU president Tom Bradshaw said while the NFU response to the UK farm assurance review covers ‘some of the benefits' that assurance schemes offer, it also explains the ‘inescapable issues' that must be addressed

More than 3,000 rams went under the hammer on the Royal Welsh Showground with a turnover of £2.35 million and a clearance rate of 92%. Ellie Layton reports.

"Please be aware that things are changing quickly"

NSA's chief executive Phil Stocker said he could not support furthering the public's right to access the countryside without increased protection for farmers, businesses and livestock due to 'irresponsible' behaviour

From an impartiality row following the promotion of Brian May's badger documentary to catching up with farmers about their harvest time so far - these are six farming stories not to miss this week on FG

NSA chief executive Phil Stocker said the Government needed to take decisive action in addressing the ‘alarming rise’ in illegal imports of sheepmeat

²ÝÁñÉçÇø have expressed concern about the Government's decision to potentially scrap the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill